The above description reminds one forcibly of the habits of squirrels, so it is no wonder that at one time these little creatures were confounded with the sciuridae.
"Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon"
Robert A. Sterndale
Of the sciuridae we have many examples in India, which will be noticed further on.
"Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon"
Robert A. Sterndale